H. ‘Sugar Daddy’
Hosta ‘Sugar Daddy’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-4b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2003, *Hosta* 'Sugar Daddy' is a sport of *H.* 'Big Daddy' distinguished by its large, blue-green leaves with broad, creamy white margins. The leaf surface bears a glaucous bloom above and below, with moderate cupping and corrugation, and the broadly ovate, cordate-based blades measure 10 inches long by 7.5 inches wide, with 13 to 15 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Sugar Daddy' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 19 inches in height and 40 inches in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green center and white margins remain most stable, and is suitable for mid-border or woodland garden placements alongside other shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns or heucheras. Its large size makes it inappropriate for small containers.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain consistent soil moisture, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, particularly in moist, shaded conditions; typical preventative measures are advisable.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | blue green with 1in (2.5cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped and moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 20–30 in (50.8–76.2 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | margin yellow early |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Big Daddy' — H. ‘Big Daddy’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-4b, large size):
- H. ‘Amazing Matthew’ (2003)
- H. ‘Earth Angel’ (2002)
- H. ‘Splendid Sarah’ (2005)
- H. ‘Blazing Saddles’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lakeside Prophecy Fulfilled’ (2006)
- H. ‘Border Street’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5449